The future of mobile computing is probably in your pocket already

What's the next big thing in mobile computing? First there were netbooks, next the iPad and the hoard of competitors running Google's Android operating system and now what? Well you might be surprised that you probably already own one, the smart phone. Be it an iPhone, Android phone or BlackBerry you're probably already holding the future of mobiling computing in your hand.

Since the inception of the iPhone we've had mobile computing in our pocket, except now manufacturers such as Motorola are taking this to the next level with phones like the Atrix. A phone with a laptop dock that allows it to function almost as well as a full fledged laptop. With apps like DropBox for file transfers, springpad for online organization and google docs for Microsoft Office like functionality the Atrix could very well be all that most people need in both a computer and a mobile device.

Most users don't need much more than a web browser for their day to day computing needs and would more than likely love the simplicity of having one device that caters to all their online communication and computing needs. We've always liked smart phones but needed to be able to input things faster, look at content through a bigger screen, or just have the option to use our smart phones in a more computer like fashion. I believe we'll have it soon enough as more phones like the Atrix penetrate the market.

This is just one of the many devices that I think we'll be seeing in the near future that will blur the line between smart phone, tablet and computer.

Who wouldn't want to have one device that did it all? I know I would! What do you think?